Lighthouse

    8905 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    4.2ยท6 reviews

    Attentive compassionate staff, excellent amenities

    I live here and am very pleased. The staff and nurses are attentive and compassionate, with on-site NP and dietitian support. The new cottages and private suites are clean, well-decorated, not hospital-like, and have walk-in showers, small kitchens, patios and walking paths. Family-style dining is excellent, activities and transportation are robust, and the all-inclusive pricing with twice-hourly checks makes this a very solid choice.

    Current/former resident
    Sep 2026

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    Reviews

    4.17ยท(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • New cottage-style layout with private suites
    • In-suite living area with kitchenettes
    • Walk-in showers in suites
    • Twice-hourly monitoring protocol
    • On-site nurse practitioner
    • On-site dietitian
    • Medication-administration services
    • Dedicated cook in each cottage
    • Family-style dining with varied menu options
    • Engaging memory-care programming
    • Activities director and event planner
    • Transportation van for outings and appointments
    • Multiple patios, courtyards, and walking paths
    • On-site beauty salon
    • All-inclusive pricing structure
    • Clean, well-maintained new construction
    • Attentive and compassionate staff
    • Varied apartment sizes and well-decorated common areas

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Limited 24/7 clinical nursing coverage
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and documentation
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and linen management
    • Unreliable therapy initiation and follow-through
    • Inconsistent activity delivery and transportation scheduling
    • Variable service reliability affecting perceived value
    • Scheduling and communication lapses between staff and families

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a generally favorable view of the facility's physical environment and core services alongside recurring operational concerns. Positives consistently emphasize the new, cottage-style design with private suites, in-suite kitchenettes, walk-in showers, multiple outdoor spaces, and well-appointed common areas. The facility appears designed to promote a homelike atmosphere rather than an institutional one, and many reviewers highlighted clean, attractive grounds and thoughtfully varied apartment sizes.

    Clinical resources and day-to-day support receive mixed but specific praise. Strengths include on-site clinical staff such as a nurse practitioner and dietitian, a twice-hourly monitoring protocol, and medication-administration services. Several accounts describe attentive, compassionate direct-care staff and a nurse-in-charge with an appropriate attitude. However, reviewers also raised operational concerns about staffing levels and clinical coverage, notably limited overnight nursing availability. Related patterns include gaps in documentation and uneven clinical follow-through; examples cited include delayed or incomplete updating of notes and instances where ordered therapy was not initiated promptly. There are also mentions of fall-related response issues that point to opportunities for strengthening clinical-incident processes and family communication.

    Dining and programming are generally seen as strengths but with variability. Many reviewers praised the on-site cooks (including a cook assigned to each cottage), family-style dining, varied menus with options such as salads, and a perceived good value when services were consistently delivered. Memory-care cottages and several activity offeringsโ€”arts and crafts, walks, and beach ridesโ€”received positive comments. At the same time, some families reported that scheduled activities or transportation outings did not always occur, and there were reports of therapy (PT) orders not being started. These patterns suggest reliable programming in some parts of the community but inconsistent execution in others.

    Housekeeping, maintenance, and management responsiveness show a similar split. While much of the property is described as clean and well-maintained, specific operational weaknesses were reported around housekeeping and linen management (for example, delayed sheet changes and missed room cleanings). Several reviewers noted strong responsiveness from staff on routine matters, but others described scheduling and communication lapses that affected perceived valueโ€”particularly when included services were inconsistently provided.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers a modern, comfortable environment with many built-in supports (clinical staff, dining, transportation, and on-site services). When evaluating placement, ask targeted questions about 24/7 nursing coverage, housekeeping and linen-change protocols, therapy initiation timelines, activity calendars and transportation reliability, and how clinical incidents and documentation are handled and communicated to families. These operational factors appear to be the primary differentiators between highly positive experiences and those with notable frustrations.

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    Location

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    Lighthouse is located at 8905 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564.

    About Lighthouse

    Lighthouse in Ocean Springs, MS, is a senior living community run by local professionals, and it sits in new construction with roomy apartments and a choice of private suites or shared rooms. Residents can pick from independent patio homes, assisted living, or memory care called The Cottages. The living spaces come fully furnished with air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, internet, and tastefully done dรฉcor, while each unit has either a kitchenette or a private bathroom. Lighthouse provides three meals a day using organic food and fresh ingredients, and they prepare and serve meals-including desserts-so no one has to worry about cooking. They take care of chores, too, offering housekeeping and linen services, plus maintenance-free living to ease stress about home tasks. Staff provide 24-hour supervision, standby help within arm's reach, and they use a 24-hour call system to answer needs at any time, which helps keep things safe and calm for everyone.

    The staff offers activities on site and off site, including devotional options, social gatherings, and daily activities help. There's transportation to doctor appointments and other needed travel, with help to arrange rides as well. Therapy is part of what they do here, so there's Lighthouse Therapy, which covers physical, speech, and occupational therapy, plus short-term rehab for those who need it. The multidisciplinary care team works with residents and nursing staff to make individual plans, focusing on building confidence, helping people heal, and supporting independence as much as possible. There's specialized care for memory problems through The Cottages program, with extra attention given to keeping things safe and helping reduce anxiety. The team takes care of medication management and gives help with personal care and activities like bathing or dressing, plus they provide non-ambulatory care, diabetic care, and incontinence care.

    Lighthouse offers daily help and standby assistance for those who need it. There are family resources, a customer portal, and an employee login portal, with support for social networking and messaging so families can stay connected. The community encourages reflection and offers comparison tools like a budget worksheet and residency applications to help with decisions, and there are reflective living options, so a person can consider which level of support fits best. Beautifully kept spaces, both inside and out, are polished and clean, creating a family-like atmosphere. Lighthouse aims to give each resident care suited to their needs while keeping everyone as independent as possible, and the local ownership helps them make decisions close to home, done with an eye for each person's quality of life.

    People often ask...

    Lighthouse offers assisted living and memory care.

    The full address for this community is 8905 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

    No, Lighthouse does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Mississippi, the State Department of Health licenses care facilities and publishes the survey, complaint, and infection-control reports from its inspections.

    License numberlighthouse-ocean-springs-39564
    Facility typePersonal Care Home (assisted Living)
    Capacity132 residents
    LicenseeCivic Condominium, Inc.
    Special certificationAlzheimer's/Dementia Unit

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